GSI Outdoors PNEG-1597 - Manual (Page 10)

10 PNEG-1597 Sweep Tractor Assembly Instructions
1. Safety
Operator Qualifications
A. The User/Operator must be competent and experienced to operate auger equipment. Anyone who
works with or around augers must have good common sense in order to be qualified. These
persons must also know and meet all other qualifications, such as:
i. Any person who has not read and/or does not understand all operation and safety procedures
is not qualified to operate any auger systems.
ii. Certain regulations apply to personnel operating power machinery. Personnel under the age
of 18 years may not operate power machinery, including augers. It is your responsibility, as
owner and/or supervisor, to know what these regulations are in your area or situation.
iii. Unqualified or incompetent persons are to remain out of the work area.
iv. O.S.H.A. (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations state: “At the time of
initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall instruct every employee
in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is, or will be
involved”. (Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Agriculture. Sub Part D,
Section 19287.57 (a) (6)).
B. As a requirement of O.S.H.A., it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe
operating and safety procedures for this auger. The sign-off sheet is for your convenience and
personal record keeping. All unqualified persons should always stay out of the work area. It is
strongly recommended that another qualified person who knows the shut down procedure is in the
area in the event of an emergency.
Date Employee Name Supervisor Name